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Feb 22, 2021
Most engaging virtual class ever!
I thoroughly enjoyed learning about SCRUM from Robb. His teaching style is very engaging and thought provoking. I attended the class virtually and the frequent break-out sessions and activities really helped to solidify my understanding of SCRUM. A great class, I will recommend it to the rest of my colleagues.
Andreas Helmer
Feb 17, 2021
Remember the "cool" teacher you had in…
Remember the "cool" teacher you had in high school? The one where it was so much fun to be in his class that you actually learned stuff because of how fun the class was? That is what you will get with Robb!
Robb is an amazing and very charismatic trainer. Highly recommended.
He will also take extra time to answer any questions you might have.
Jonathan Brisebois-Lamarche
Jan 21, 2021
Robb did a great job on keeping the…
Robb did a great job on keeping the training engaging and relevant.
Jesse McFarland
Jan 12, 2021
Engaging, Personable, Thorough
Robert was engaging and very personal during this class. I enjoyed the exercises in which we were provided with opportunities to learn how to think like a Scrum Master and overall be a better leader. I loved that the class was small and allowed me to meet other people from different backgrounds who were also got interested in Scrum. His follow up resources were rigorous and thorough and generous! Thank you so much Robert, and I look forward to continuing maintaining the connection via meet-ups and events wherever possible!
Katrina
Dec 8, 2020
Lots of fun and very educational
Lots of fun and very educational. I had walked in with a lot of misconceptions from agile coaches, and it was good to be brought back to center. The interaction was good as well.
Julie Clennon
Nov 9, 2020
The whole course experience was…
The whole course experience was incredible. Between the personalized pre-checks to ensure the course would go smoothly to the content of the course, to the engaging and open atmosphere that was fostered by Robert, it was fantastic. I think the virtual experience of it all also helped elevate the experience, since we were able to more easily interact with so many different peers via the breakrooms throughout the two days.
Craig
Sep 25, 2020
Excellent PSPO class
Excellent PSPO class! Rob is a very engaging and knowledgeable instructor. The class was interactive. The small group exercises were thought-provoking and relevant. I was well prepared for the PSPO I assessment.
Eileen Womac
Sep 18, 2020
Great class - I can recommend to others
Great class; good real world instruction with a clear ability to connect Scrum Foundations to the purpose and defined outcomes. I would recommend to others!
Lorin M
Aug 24, 2020
Great Class
Great Class
This class was truly beneficial in my desire to gain more understanding of the requirements of a Scrum Master. I would attend classes by these instructors again.
Rick Jones
Aug 17, 2020
Lots of Fun, Great Learning, Highly Recommend
Really loved the class. Learned a lot and how Scrum will work and why it possibly wont work for my team. Great group of people with lots of different perspectives which is always fun. Some of the learning was a little rushed especially on the last day. Would have loved to have spent more time really drilling into some of the concepts more. Overall, highly recommend.
claire kirkpatrick
Aug 17, 2020
Verry good class.
It was a very good class. Really liked the instructors. A lot of content for 2 days. In a non-covid environment I think the length of the class is fine, since the members can have further discussions during breaks/after class. Since I was familiar with the concepts, the class length was fine. However, it may have been difficult had I not had prior knowledge. Overall though, I would recommend this class and the instructors.
Sarah Wilbanks
Aug 5, 2020
Relevant and engaging
Relevant and engaging, even though we were all remote. Robb knows the space and breaks it down in a way that makes it easily relatable and useful.
Schno Mozingo
Mar 27, 2020
Handled his first remote session very…
Handled his first remote session very well considering it had never been done before.
Daniel Bennett
Mar 9, 2020
PSM Training - My formal exposure to Scrum
As someone who was relatively green to Scrum prior to attendance. I must say the class was informative and Robert Pieper is a great instructor.
Terence Bennett Sr
Jan 8, 2020
Highly Recommended Course
Both instructors/trainers were very knowledgeable. They knew how to make the class interesting and informative at the same time. I would highly suggest this class if you’re just starting out with Scrum or even if you have experience with it. It could be a great refresher course if it’s the latter.
Scott Nickell
Dec 11, 2019
Product Owner Class Success
Instructor Robert was great at helping the class with our concerns and explaining the Product Owner knowledge. Highly recommend Responsive Advisors as a supporting network for PO success!
Yesenia Gonzales
Nov 21, 2019
Great class!
Robert is a great facilitator. I really enjoyed the class and learn some new things I can immediately apply in my project work.
Anna Emmett
Oct 16, 2019
Awesome class
Awesome class! The instructor was very knowledgeable, competent, and honest. I am very much looking forward to getting the PSM II.
Onezime Pitre
Oct 14, 2019
Absolutely amazing
Absolutely amazing.
Definitely taking all future classes with Robert Pieper. He addressed everything with impeccable detail and is a patient and fun teacher. 10/10.
Arjun Malhotra
Sep 30, 2019
The presenter was great
The presenter was great, and very good at answering questions.
Christopher Kukla
Sep 11, 2019
PSM1 Review
This course is excellent for both new Scrum Masters and those with experience. It offers and in-depth review of the Scrum Guide with practical applications and group exercises to reinforce the concepts. The small number of participants is excellent for sharing personal stories and ensuring everyone has a chance to participate. Rob Pieper (instructor) is well-versed in his knowledge and experience with Scrum and provided plenty of his own experiences. He encouraged participation and kept the group engaged. Overall this was an excellent course.
Dianne Ostroske
Sep 6, 2019
I (a SM) attended with my PO and we both learned a lot about the product side of things
My class had a lot of questions and was very interactive, which meant we had to gloss over some of the less important information, which I still would have like to discussed in more detail. The time-box for the class was rigidly adhered to and I felt we weren't able to cover as much as I would have liked to have covered. But it was helpful to dive deeper and get burning questions finally answered.
Cheryl Lacy
Jul 17, 2019
Excellent training with Robert
Excellent training with Robert. A lot of misunderstanding about the scrum framework was discussed and corrected. I am looking forward to getting more certifications from the Response Advisors.
Dhruv Patel
Jun 14, 2019
Great course
Great course. Very applicable and knowledgeable course instructor
Craig Titterton
Mar 26, 2019
Chicago 2019 Polar Vortex Class
I would recommend this Professional Scrum Master course to anyone. Robert Pieper is a very capable instructor who is able to simplify Scrum theory by blending course content with personal work experience. His teaching style is collaborative and visual. You can tell he is passionate about the framework and is more than willing to answer every question his students have. Not to mention, he still held our class despite Chicago's 2019 polar vortex, with record low temps, those same days. Take the course, you won't regret it!
Jonathan
Feb 27, 2019
Highly Recommend even if you scrum currently
I've been using the scrum framework with my team for the past three years but I learn a lot of ways to improve and be more agile during our development sprints. Robert's class was great and engaging and I'd recommend attending.
Steve F
Feb 15, 2019
Excellent
Very informative. Knowledgeable trainer. Small class size and face-to-face training. Excellent at pointing out misconceptions and making SCRUM real.
Doralie Lapre
Jan 28, 2019
Solidified scrum understanding
Course was great for diving deeper into concepts I had skimmed. I enjoyed the instruction and flow of the trainings.
Katrina Engelsted
Robert's Certifications
Robert's Bio
I am a software and technology professional with a business mindset. As Principal Consultant and founder of Responsive Advisors, I'm building a consulting firm that practices precisely what we preach.
Since 1999 I have worked in software and hardware supporting retail, print, 3D environment simulations, factory automation, marketing, fire and security systems, and financial services.
My passion for process improvement goes back to engineering school while studying electrical engineering and being further amplified by graduate-level business school. Throughout my career in technology I have always tried to step back and see the big picture, so I can find ways of making an entire system better. I am a firm believer in asking ’Why?" five times to get to the root of the problem.
I live my life by the philosophy of continuous improvement, which led me to become a Professional Scrum Trainer for Scrum.org.
About Responsive Advisors
At Responsive Advisors, our mission is to provide our clients with a holistic approach to agility. We partner with our clients to help create a sustainable culture that is change responsive.
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Courses taught by Robert
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Feb 22, 2021
Most engaging virtual class ever!
I thoroughly enjoyed learning about SCRUM from Robb. His teaching style is very engaging and thought provoking. I attended the class virtually and the frequent break-out sessions and activities really helped to solidify my understanding of SCRUM. A great class, I will recommend it to the rest of my colleagues.
Andreas Helmer
Feb 17, 2021
Remember the "cool" teacher you had in…
Remember the "cool" teacher you had in high school? The one where it was so much fun to be in his class that you actually learned stuff because of how fun the class was? That is what you will get with Robb!
Robb is an amazing and very charismatic trainer. Highly recommended.
He will also take extra time to answer any questions you might have.
Jonathan Brisebois-Lamarche
Jan 21, 2021
Robb did a great job on keeping the…
Robb did a great job on keeping the training engaging and relevant.
Jesse McFarland
Jan 12, 2021
Engaging, Personable, Thorough
Robert was engaging and very personal during this class. I enjoyed the exercises in which we were provided with opportunities to learn how to think like a Scrum Master and overall be a better leader. I loved that the class was small and allowed me to meet other people from different backgrounds who were also got interested in Scrum. His follow up resources were rigorous and thorough and generous! Thank you so much Robert, and I look forward to continuing maintaining the connection via meet-ups and events wherever possible!
Katrina
Dec 8, 2020
Lots of fun and very educational
Lots of fun and very educational. I had walked in with a lot of misconceptions from agile coaches, and it was good to be brought back to center. The interaction was good as well.
Julie Clennon
Nov 9, 2020
The whole course experience was…
The whole course experience was incredible. Between the personalized pre-checks to ensure the course would go smoothly to the content of the course, to the engaging and open atmosphere that was fostered by Robert, it was fantastic. I think the virtual experience of it all also helped elevate the experience, since we were able to more easily interact with so many different peers via the breakrooms throughout the two days.
Craig
Sep 25, 2020
Excellent PSPO class
Excellent PSPO class! Rob is a very engaging and knowledgeable instructor. The class was interactive. The small group exercises were thought-provoking and relevant. I was well prepared for the PSPO I assessment.
Eileen Womac
Sep 18, 2020
Great class - I can recommend to others
Great class; good real world instruction with a clear ability to connect Scrum Foundations to the purpose and defined outcomes. I would recommend to others!
Lorin M
Aug 24, 2020
Great Class
Great Class
This class was truly beneficial in my desire to gain more understanding of the requirements of a Scrum Master. I would attend classes by these instructors again.
Rick Jones
Aug 17, 2020
Lots of Fun, Great Learning, Highly Recommend
Really loved the class. Learned a lot and how Scrum will work and why it possibly wont work for my team. Great group of people with lots of different perspectives which is always fun. Some of the learning was a little rushed especially on the last day. Would have loved to have spent more time really drilling into some of the concepts more. Overall, highly recommend.
claire kirkpatrick
Aug 17, 2020
Verry good class.
It was a very good class. Really liked the instructors. A lot of content for 2 days. In a non-covid environment I think the length of the class is fine, since the members can have further discussions during breaks/after class. Since I was familiar with the concepts, the class length was fine. However, it may have been difficult had I not had prior knowledge. Overall though, I would recommend this class and the instructors.
Sarah Wilbanks
Aug 5, 2020
Relevant and engaging
Relevant and engaging, even though we were all remote. Robb knows the space and breaks it down in a way that makes it easily relatable and useful.
Schno Mozingo
Mar 27, 2020
Handled his first remote session very…
Handled his first remote session very well considering it had never been done before.
Daniel Bennett
Mar 9, 2020
PSM Training - My formal exposure to Scrum
As someone who was relatively green to Scrum prior to attendance. I must say the class was informative and Robert Pieper is a great instructor.
Terence Bennett Sr
Jan 8, 2020
Highly Recommended Course
Both instructors/trainers were very knowledgeable. They knew how to make the class interesting and informative at the same time. I would highly suggest this class if you’re just starting out with Scrum or even if you have experience with it. It could be a great refresher course if it’s the latter.
Scott Nickell
Dec 11, 2019
Product Owner Class Success
Instructor Robert was great at helping the class with our concerns and explaining the Product Owner knowledge. Highly recommend Responsive Advisors as a supporting network for PO success!
Yesenia Gonzales
Nov 21, 2019
Great class!
Robert is a great facilitator. I really enjoyed the class and learn some new things I can immediately apply in my project work.
Anna Emmett
Oct 16, 2019
Awesome class
Awesome class! The instructor was very knowledgeable, competent, and honest. I am very much looking forward to getting the PSM II.
Onezime Pitre
Oct 14, 2019
Absolutely amazing
Absolutely amazing.
Definitely taking all future classes with Robert Pieper. He addressed everything with impeccable detail and is a patient and fun teacher. 10/10.
Arjun Malhotra
Sep 30, 2019
The presenter was great
The presenter was great, and very good at answering questions.
Christopher Kukla
Sep 11, 2019
PSM1 Review
This course is excellent for both new Scrum Masters and those with experience. It offers and in-depth review of the Scrum Guide with practical applications and group exercises to reinforce the concepts. The small number of participants is excellent for sharing personal stories and ensuring everyone has a chance to participate. Rob Pieper (instructor) is well-versed in his knowledge and experience with Scrum and provided plenty of his own experiences. He encouraged participation and kept the group engaged. Overall this was an excellent course.
Dianne Ostroske
Sep 6, 2019
I (a SM) attended with my PO and we both learned a lot about the product side of things
My class had a lot of questions and was very interactive, which meant we had to gloss over some of the less important information, which I still would have like to discussed in more detail. The time-box for the class was rigidly adhered to and I felt we weren't able to cover as much as I would have liked to have covered. But it was helpful to dive deeper and get burning questions finally answered.
Cheryl Lacy
Jul 17, 2019
Excellent training with Robert
Excellent training with Robert. A lot of misunderstanding about the scrum framework was discussed and corrected. I am looking forward to getting more certifications from the Response Advisors.
Dhruv Patel
Jun 14, 2019
Great course
Great course. Very applicable and knowledgeable course instructor
Craig Titterton
Mar 26, 2019
Chicago 2019 Polar Vortex Class
I would recommend this Professional Scrum Master course to anyone. Robert Pieper is a very capable instructor who is able to simplify Scrum theory by blending course content with personal work experience. His teaching style is collaborative and visual. You can tell he is passionate about the framework and is more than willing to answer every question his students have. Not to mention, he still held our class despite Chicago's 2019 polar vortex, with record low temps, those same days. Take the course, you won't regret it!
Jonathan
Feb 27, 2019
Highly Recommend even if you scrum currently
I've been using the scrum framework with my team for the past three years but I learn a lot of ways to improve and be more agile during our development sprints. Robert's class was great and engaging and I'd recommend attending.
Steve F
Feb 15, 2019
Excellent
Very informative. Knowledgeable trainer. Small class size and face-to-face training. Excellent at pointing out misconceptions and making SCRUM real.
Doralie Lapre
Jan 28, 2019
Solidified scrum understanding
Course was great for diving deeper into concepts I had skimmed. I enjoyed the instruction and flow of the trainings.
Katrina Engelsted
Upcoming Classes by Robert
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Classes Attended by Robert
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Robert Pieper
If you’re reading this, you likely want to be a successful Scrum Master. Watch this video to learn four ideas to do just that.
Mar 8, 2021
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Robert Pieper
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Becoming agile is about more than just Jira and Scrum. To be a successful company, the entire organization must play their part. But how? An agile executive would know. In this Lunch and Learn, Robb Pieper, CEO of Responsive Advisors will discuss areas affected by the agile delivery with some general solutions to common problems in seven areas. We’ll look at topics related to complex domain business strategy, finance, accounting, people management, change management, contracting, and vendor management.
Presented by Robert Pieper, CEO Responsive Advisors With his optimistic attitude and passion for teaching, Robb has taught and coached thousands of people on agile frameworks and practices. He specializes in executive and management training and coaching but stays passionate about building solid relationships and teams.
For upcoming Professional Scrum courses in Chicago, Los Angeles (LA), New York City (NYC), Seattle, or even virtual: https://responsiveadvisors.com/upcoming-scrum-classes/
If you're looking to learn more about how Responsive Advisors can help you or your company lead the rebellion and get more agile with professional Scrum, check out our website at https://responsiveadvisors.com/
For ways to get involved in the community, check out our meetups: The People Side of Software Meetup (Chicago) https://www.meetup.com/The-People-Side-of-Software
The People Side of Software Meetup (NYC) https://www.meetup.com/The-People-Side-of-Software-NYC/
Jun 30, 2020
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Robert Pieper
A few years ago, I became a Product Owner. But not in the traditional ways most do.
Jun 10, 2020
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Robert Pieper
Have you always wondered about the difference between agile and Scrum? You’re not alone, these words are commonly interchanged for one another but they are not the same thing at all.
Apr 27, 2020
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Robert Pieper
Ever wonder how to get your first Scrum Master job with little to no experience? It’s a question I often get in my Professional Scrum classes.
Apr 6, 2020
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Robert Pieper
See Robert (Robb) Pieper from Responsive Advisors give his talk "Your Agile Team Needs a Therapist" to an awesome group at Music City Agile 2017 in Nashville, TN.
Mar 24, 2020
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Robert Pieper
Scrum is a simple framework that can quickly come apart if even one part of the framework is not being properly implemented. As a Professional Scrum Trainer for almost ten years and founder of Responsive Advisors...
Mar 10, 2020
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Robert Pieper
As a seasoned Scrum Master, you’ve probably already read every good book there is about Scrum. As you look to broaden your knowledge you may now find yourself craving something different.
Mar 5, 2020
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Robert Pieper
Responsive Advisors CEO, Robb Pieper discusses the pros and cons of having technical or business knowledge - domain knowledge as a Scrum Master in this short video blog.
Feb 25, 2020
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Robert Pieper
During a People Side of Software meetup in Chicago, Robert Pieper, Principal Advisor of Responsive Advisors shared the basics of Scrum.
Feb 18, 2020
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